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Fox v. Summers

Petition for certiorari denied on June 7, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-1381 Ohio N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issue: Whether the 14th Amendment due process right to informational privacy protects information of a personal, sexual nature related to one’s victimization from government dissemination absent a compelling state interest, a question as to which the courts of appeals are in conflict.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Mar 30 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 3, 2021)
Apr 30 2021Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association.
May 03 2021Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Legal Momentum, et al.
May 03 2021Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association.
May 03 2021Brief of respondent Charles Summers in opposition filed.
May 18 2021DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/3/2021.
May 18 2021Reply of petitioner Matthew Fox, Jeff Grey, J.K. filed. (Distributed)
Jun 07 2021Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association GRANTED.
Jun 07 2021Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Legal Momentum, et al. GRANTED.
Jun 07 2021Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association GRANTED.
Jun 07 2021Petition DENIED.